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	== Introduction ==		== Introduction ==
	On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens (besides the development of Nikkor Z 26 mm {{f/\|2.8}} as well). This lens was released on February 7, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0207_lens_01.html \|title=Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system \|publisher=Nikon Corporation \|date=2023-02-07 \|accessdate=2024-12-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/2232276075/nikon-announces-pair-of-z-mount-lenses-85mm-f1-2-s-and-26mm-f2-8-pancake-lens \|title=Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens \|publisher=DPReview \|date=2023-02-07 \|accessdate=2024-12-19 \|website=dpreview.com \|first=Shaminder \|last=Dulai}}</ref> The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-106).		On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens (besides the development of Nikkor Z 26 mm {{f/\|2.8}} as well).<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0105_lens_01.html \|title=Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system \|publisher=Nikon Corporation \|date=2023-01-05 \|accessdate=2024-12-19}}</ref> This lens was released on February 7, 2023.<ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/news/2023/0207_lens_01.html \|title=Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system \|publisher=Nikon Corporation \|date=2023-02-07 \|accessdate=2024-12-19}}</ref><ref>{{cite web \|url=https://www.dpreview.com/news/2232276075/nikon-announces-pair-of-z-mount-lenses-85mm-f1-2-s-and-26mm-f2-8-pancake-lens \|title=Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens \|publisher=DPReview \|date=2023-02-07 \|accessdate=2024-12-19 \|website=dpreview.com \|first=Shaminder \|last=Dulai}}</ref> The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-106).

	The lens achieved a ] score of 55, the highest score among all tested lenses as of December 2024 (on par with the ] and Sigma 50 mm {{f/\|1.4}} DG DN Art for ]).<ref name="dxo_list">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/\|title=Lenses Database - DXOMARK\|website=www.dxomark.com\|access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref><ref name="dxo_review">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-nikkor-z-85mm-f-1-2-s-lens-test/\|title=Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens test - dxomark\|website=www.dxomark.com\|date=2023-09-14\|access-date=2024-12-19}}</ref>		The lens achieved a ] score of 55, the highest score among all tested lenses as of December 2024 (on par with the ] and Sigma 50 mm {{f/\|1.4}} DG DN Art for ]).<ref name="dxo_list">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/\|title=Lenses Database - DXOMARK\|website=www.dxomark.com\|access-date=2024-12-12}}</ref><ref name="dxo_review">{{Cite web\|url=https://www.dxomark.com/nikon-nikkor-z-85mm-f-1-2-s-lens-test/\|title=Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens test - dxomark\|website=www.dxomark.com\|date=2023-09-14\|access-date=2024-12-19}}</ref>
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	* 85 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 127.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)		* 85 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 127.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
	* ] lens		* ] lens
	* Autofocus using dual stepping motors (STM), focus-by-wire focus ring		* Autofocus using dual stepping motors (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
	* 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements and Nano Crystal Coat elements)		* 15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements and Nano Crystal Coat elements)
	* 11-blade rounded diaphragm		* 11-blade rounded diaphragm
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	* One customizable function button (L-Fn)		* One customizable function button (L-Fn)
	* A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes		* A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes

			== Awards ==
			The lens was awarded with the '']'' in category Best Portrait Lens,<ref name="award_tipa23">{{cite web \|url=https://www.tipa.com/tipa-world-awards-2023/ \|title=Tipa World Awards 2023 - TIPA \|accessdate=2024-12-19 \|website=tipa.com}}</ref> the ''EISA Portrait Lens 2023-2024'' award<ref name="award_eisa2324">{{cite web \|url=https://eisa.eu/history/photography-2023-2024/ \|title=2023-2024 EISA - Expert Imaging and Sound Association \|accessdate=2024-12-19 \|website=eisa.eu}}</ref> and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion ''Good Design 2023'' award.<ref name="award_gd23">{{cite web \|url=https://www.nikon.com/company/technology/design/awards/g_design.html \|title=Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion) \|accessdate=2024-12-19 \|website=nikon.com}}</ref>

			== See also ==
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Latest revision as of 10:11, 31 December 2024

Photographic lens

Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 S
Technical data

Maker	Nikon
Lens mount(s)	Z-mount
Type	Prime
Focus drive	Stepping motors
Focal length	85mm
Image format	FX (full frame)
Aperture (max/min)	f/1.2–16
Close focus distance	0.85m
Max. magnification	1:9.1
Diaphragm blades	11 (rounded)
Construction	15 elements in 10 groups
Features
Lens-based stabilization	No
Macro capable	No
Unique features	S-Line lens Nano Crystal Coat elements
Application	Portrait
Physical
Max. length	141.5 mm
Diameter	102.5 mm
Weight	1160 g
Filter diameter	82 mm
Accessories
Lens hood	HB-106 (bayonet)
Case	CL-C2
Angle of view
Diagonal	28°30' (FX) 18°50' (DX)
History
Introduction	February 2023
Retail info
MSRP	$2799.95 USD (as of 2023)

The Nikon Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 S is a full-frame short-telephoto prime lens manufactured by Nikon for use on Nikon Z-mount mirrorless cameras.

Introduction

On January 5, 2023, Nikon announced the development of the lens (besides the development of Nikkor Z 26 mm f/2.8 as well). This lens was released on February 7, 2023. The lens comes with a bayonet-type lens hood (HB-106).

The lens achieved a DXOMark score of 55, the highest score among all tested lenses as of December 2024 (on par with the Nikkor Z 58 mm f/0.95 S Noct and Sigma 50 mm f/1.4 DG DN Art for Sony E-mount).

Features

85 mm focal length (approximately equivalent field of view of a 127.5 mm lens when used on a DX format camera)
S-Line lens
Autofocus using dual stepping motors (STM), dedicated focus-by-wire manual focus ring
15 elements in 10 groups (including 1 ED glass and 2 aspherical lens elements and Nano Crystal Coat elements)
11-blade rounded diaphragm
Internal focusing (IF lens)
One customizable control ring at the back
One customizable function button (L-Fn)
A/M switch for autofocus/manual focus modes

Awards

The lens was awarded with the TIPA World Awards 2023 in category Best Portrait Lens, the EISA Portrait Lens 2023-2024 award and the Japan Institute of Design Promotion Good Design 2023 award.

References

"NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S (S-Line) specifications". imaging.nikon.com. Nikon Corporation. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"Nikon is developing the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens, and the NIKKOR Z 26mm f/2.8, a slim wide-angle prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2023-01-05. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"Nikon releases the NIKKOR Z 85mm f/1.2 S, a fast mid-telephoto prime lens for the Nikon Z mount system". Nikon Corporation. 2023-02-07. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
Dulai, Shaminder (2023-02-07). "Nikon announces pair of Z-mount prime lenses: 85mm F1.2 S and 26mm F2.8 pancake lens". dpreview.com. DPReview. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"Lenses Database - DXOMARK". www.dxomark.com. Retrieved 2024-12-12.
"Nikon NIKKOR Z 85mm F1.2 S Lens test - dxomark". www.dxomark.com. 2023-09-14. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"Tipa World Awards 2023 - TIPA". tipa.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"2023-2024 EISA - Expert Imaging and Sound Association". eisa.eu. Retrieved 2024-12-19.
"Good Design Award (Japan Institute of Design Promotion)". nikon.com. Retrieved 2024-12-19.

External links

Official sites

Nikkor Z 85 mm f/1.2 S product page at Nikon USA's Website

Reviews of this lens

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DSLR

F-mount (FX)

AF-S	17-35 f/2.8 24-70 f/2.8 24-120 f/3.5-5.6 24-120 f/4 105 f/2.8 Micro
AF	35-70 f/3.3-4.5 70-300 zooms 50 f/1.8
MF/AF	70-210 zooms 80-200 zooms
MF	28-45 f/4.5 13 f/5.6 PC 24 f/3.5 Amusing / Fun Fun (20·90·120·400)

F-mount (DX)

AF-S DX	10-24 f/3.5-4.5 12-24 f/4 16-85 f/3.5-5.6 17-55 f/2.8 18-55 f/3.5-5.6 18-70 f/3.5-4.5 18-105 f/3.5-5.6 18-140 f/3.5-5.6 18-200 f/3.5-5.6 18-300 f/3.5-5.6 18-300 f/3.5-6.3 55-200 f/4-5.6 55-300 f/4.5-5.6 35 f/1.8 (DX)
AF DX	10.5 f/2.8 Fisheye

MILC

Z-mount (FX)

AF	14-30mm f/4 S 40mm f/2 50mm f/1.2 S 70-200mm f/2.8 VR S 85mm f/1.2 S 135mm f/1.8 S Plena
MF	58mm f/0.95 S Noct

1-mount (CX)

10-100 f/4.5-5.6 PD

Mounts

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